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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 RXJMOT history

T5 RXJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 215,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
215,523 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RXJ was last recorded at 215,523 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,340 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
8,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,523 miles
  • 2025 – 210,228 miles
  • 2024 – 204,863 miles
  • 2023 – 198,715 miles
  • 2022 – 191,279 miles
  • 2021 – 184,487 miles
  • 2020 – 177,536 miles
  • 2019 – 172,428 miles
  • 2018 – 165,314 miles
  • 2017 – 158,559 miles
  • 2016 – 151,707 miles
  • 2015 – 143,998 miles
  • 2014 – 134,466 miles
  • 2013 – 125,975 miles
  • 2012 – 112,215 miles
  • 2011 – 96,543 miles
  • 2010 – 84,057 miles
  • 2009 – 73,800 miles
  • 2008 – 62,178 miles
  • 2007 – 48,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,523 miles (+183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    215,523 miles
    Test number
    526209858935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail215,340 miles (+5,112)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,340 miles
    Test number
    936182722633
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass210,228 miles (+5,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    210,228 miles
    Test number
    960723876585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass204,863 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    204,863 miles
    Test number
    232150177530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,715 miles (+7,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    198,715 miles
    Test number
    660963770325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass191,279 miles (+6,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    191,279 miles
    Test number
    795497055191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass184,487 miles (+6,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    184,487 miles
    Test number
    868747943934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass177,536 miles (+31)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,536 miles
    Test number
    360308072322
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail177,505 miles (+5,077)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,505 miles
    Test number
    858903323591
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass172,428 miles (+7,114)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,428 miles
    Test number
    467417252462
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate lamp dim
  11. Pass165,314 miles (+6,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,314 miles
    Test number
    796002486792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass158,559 miles (+6,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,559 miles
    Test number
    147058071827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass151,707 miles (+100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,707 miles
    Test number
    570648699660
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail151,607 miles (+7,609)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,607 miles
    Test number
    115847784085
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass143,998 miles (+9,532)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    143,998 miles
    Test number
    267381636682
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view
    • AdvisoryFront paint flaking on springs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass134,466 miles (+8,491)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,466 miles
    Test number
    299647114270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer skin corroded
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass125,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,975 miles
    Test number
    168267543248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,975 miles (+13,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,975 miles
    Test number
    397686743412
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass112,215 miles (+15,672)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,215 miles
    Test number
    737917042251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,543 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,543 miles
    Test number
    945607581151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,538 miles (+12,481)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    356136781105
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass84,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,057 miles
    Test number
    143777180107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,057 miles (+7)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,057 miles
    Test number
    943987380175
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  24. Fail84,050 miles (+10,250)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    732876670116
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  25. Pass73,800 miles (+11,622)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    492393759108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,178 miles (+13,948)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    762155258171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,230 miles
    Test number
    512867257175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RXJ

Does T5 RXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RXJ is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RXJ?
The MOT on T5 RXJ is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RXJ done?
T5 RXJ was recorded at 215,523 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 8,708 miles a year.
Has T5 RXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RXJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RXJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T5 RXJ find?
T5 RXJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear arms.

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